Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear. Did you see the other reply about the company paying half, insurance or not? Might come in handy for you. I do have insurance tho, would have to check and see if it is on my list of approved meds.

Sorry, I have not tried this one. I am currently on Prozac; however, I saw on Pristiq's website that they have a program where they pay half the cost whether you have insurance or not. Not sure how much that would be.

My doctor has me try the cheapest meds first. lol. I do not have insurance. So, Prozac is pretty inexpensive.

Thanks for the reply. I must have missed that about them paying half. I do have insurance. And no, don't have a psychiatrist... yet. Been thinking about talking to someone tho. Thanks again!

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Anonymous7 May 2010

So I am assuming you are just seeing a general doctor? Not that there's anything wrong with that. Just curious. If that IS the case, that is interesting that you would be prescribed Prozac. I know my doc has samples of Pristiq as it's new and shiny and has the neat little wind-up person (lol) and he mentioned it, but said the cost would be a factor. Hey, with your insurance, I would definitely look into a referral for a psychiatrist. I had a general doc once who was Great and wise about anti-depressant meds, but she left her practice. Since then I tried SEVERAL docs... general and psychiatric. It is NOT easy to find a good one. At least not where I live. Anyway, keep me updated, just for kicks. I just started here today and I have no "friends". heh.

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Anonymous7 May 2010

Forgot to mention that doctors are often swayed by drug companies... hence why most have samples of Pristiq right now.

I was on Lexapro for quite sometime and due to increase in stress factors in my life, my physician switched me over to Prestiq. I have had wonderful results with this medication. When the samples ran out is when I found out my insurance would not cover the medication. I applied for assistance directly through the drug company and was approved. I would recommend if you can not afford the medication and it is working for you to ask your physicain for the application for assistance for Prestiq. Will not hurt to try. Sandy

Great advice! Glad to see the assistance via the drug company helped. May I intrude and ask how much you pay a month and what dose you have? Just curious.

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Anonymous8 May 2010

No problem. Im on 50 mg daily right now. After completing the paperwork, I had to wait for their approval. That took about 2 weeks. Based on my personal status (they get that from all the questions you have to answer on the application) they help me 80% of the cost. If you fall in a certain income level, you can qualify for 100% assistance. Going through all the paperwork and filling out their application was well worth it for me. Sandy

I had been prescribed Pristiq in hopes that it would help with my overall Anxiety & Depression, but to no avail! Of course, everyone's make up is different and it might very well work for you. The only AD thus far that has seemed to help-(& I've been on it for approx. 7 months now), is Celexa. Within the first 2 weeks, I could actually feel the anxiety lessen, and the depression seemed to have lifted soon after that. I do hope that you find an AD that helps you feel better. Best of luck to you ~

Thanks to all of you for your help. Haven't decided yet just what to do. I have good days and bad days, and on the good days I tell myself I'll be ok, but today was one of the worst. I lost my mom on April 13 and Mother's Day was hard. Hopefully that will get a little easier as time goes on. Thanks again to all. I'll keep you posted.